Gregory Torpy

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Gregory Torpy
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NationalityAustralian
Born (1962-01-28) 28 January 1962 (age 62)
Sport
Sport Sailing

Gregory Torpy (born 28 January 1962) is an Australian sailor. He competed in the Star event at the 1988 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. "Gregory Torpy". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 June 2020.